CCR 19 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Odin Thorsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wet Blanket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Thorsen
vs
Blanket

198 cm
19
250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

189 cm
25
250 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Odin Thorsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wet Blanket!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blanket.
Blanket changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thorsen tries to avoid it but Blanket manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thorsen to the ground. Thorsen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Blanket takes one to the side of the head.

It looks like Wet Blanket has been cut.
Thorsen scores with a body shot.
Thorsen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A left lands for Thorsen.
Nice straight punches there by Thorsen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thorsen.
A telegraphed right hand from Blanket misses the target.
Thorsen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thorsen lands a nice shot that snaps Blanket's head back.
Thorsen lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Blanket falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Odin Thorsen!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andro Juricic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ami Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Juricic
vs
Young

185 cm
19
218 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Pitt Nutrition 160Q!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andro Juricic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ami Young!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young tries to score a power double leg takedown but Juricic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Young somewhat.
Young takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Juricic stuffs the takedown.
Juricic lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Juricic.

It looks like Ami Young has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juricic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Juricic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Juricic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Young looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juricic connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Young out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andro Juricic!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Campos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane Boult (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kane Boult enters the cage!

Campos
vs
Boult

185 cm
21
185 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

186 cm
25
182 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Campos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kane Boult!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Campos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Campos works his foot free and advances to mount.
Campos controlling from mount.
Boult is trying to stand up.

Campos is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Campos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lucas Campos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinya Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Johnson
vs
Nakamura

180 cm
25
197 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
21
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kevin Johnson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shinya Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Nakamura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nakamura throws out a powerful jab.
Nice shot by Nakamura.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nakamura.
Nakamura scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Nakamura. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nakamura.

Johnson is rocked!
Johnson is aggressively charging in as Nakamura backs up avoiding any damage. Nakamura tosses out a jab and Johnson runs right into it face first! Johnson is out cold! Nakamura dropped down on all fours and is barking in Johnson 's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shinya Nakamura!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Campos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benny Perez acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Campos
vs
Perez

170 cm
21
170 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

182 cm
23
182 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Self confident

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fernando Campos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Benny Perez!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Perez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Perez showed some decent athleticism there.

Perez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Perez seems to be looking for submissions.

Campos is defending against the submission attempts here by Perez.

Perez is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Perez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Campos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Perez.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Perez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Campos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Campos is looking to control Perez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Campos avoid being mounted?
Perez wants to take a breather but Campos is having none of it.

Perez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Perez is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Perez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Perez is looking for a kimura but Campos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Perez to get the leverage.

Perez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Perez is trying to work for a kimura but Campos is defending well.

Perez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campos won't allow Perez to pass to mount.

Perez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Perez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Perez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campos is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Perez goes for an armbar but Campos turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Campos.
Campos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Perez trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Perez pulls Campos in close to his closed guard and prevents Campos from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benny Perez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Campos gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Perez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Perez trying to control the position from guard on top but Campos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perez tries to free his leg and advance position but Campos is retaining full guard.
Perez trying to control but Campos is working from the bottom.
Campos looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Perez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez pushes down on Campos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Perez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Campos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Perez lands with a punch from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Perez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Campos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Campos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Perez is looking to advance position but Campos won't allow it.
Perez is keen to just control but Campos is a slippery customer.

Perez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Campos is just riding it out for now. Perez eventually gives up the hold.
Benny Perez has got the better of the ground game so far.

Perez seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Perez wants to work for an arm triangle but Campos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Perez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Campos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Perez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Campos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Campos is looking to improve his position.
Campos won't allow Perez to pass to mount.

Perez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Perez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Perez is looking for a kimura but Campos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Perez to get the leverage.
Campos taking some punishment here, with Perez in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez wants to free his trapped foot but Campos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Perez keeps trying to improve his position.
Campos wants to control but Perez is keeping busy.
Perez trying to control the action but Campos is working from the bottom.
Campos is trying to control but can't.

Perez is looking for a kimura here.

Perez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Campos is just riding it out for now. Perez eventually gives up the hold.
We've been informed that Perez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Perez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Perez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Campos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Perez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Perez is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benny Perez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Perez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Perez trying to control the position from guard on top but Campos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Campos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Perez cracks Campos with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campos has momentary wrist control but Perez slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Perez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Campos's guard.

Perez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Perez is working for a kimura but Campos is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Perez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Perez is working for a submission of some sort.
Perez is keen to just control but Campos is a slippery customer.

Perez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Campos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Perez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Campos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Campos keeping moving, preventing Perez from controlling successfully.
Campos keeping full guard, as Perez tries to pass.
Campos wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Perez is now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campos is staying active underneath Perez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Perez uses his free foot to push down on Campos's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Campos.
Perez controlling his opponent.

Campos defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Perez.
Campos takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Perez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Perez has hold of Campos's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Campos manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Perez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Campos is now in Perez's guard. A big mistake from Perez there, giving up the dominant position!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Benny Perez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Campos won't allow Perez to sweep him here.
Perez is still trying to improve position.
Perez has Campos pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Benny Perez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Perez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benny Perez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
19%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khal Drogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Earl Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Drogo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Blessings - Big Sean FT Drake and Kanye West. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Drogo
vs
Allen

177 cm
26
165 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

170 cm
26
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Khal Drogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Earl Allen!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Drogo.
Allen tries to bench press Drogo off him but Drogo keeps the position.
Allen prevents Drogo from moving into mount.
Allen is being controlled here.
Allen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Drogo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Allen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Drogo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drogo taking a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen tries to improve position but can't.
Drogo working away.
Allen is looking for a sweep.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Allen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Drogo circles away.

Drogo shoots in and gets a takedown into Allen's guard.
Drogo is stalling in the full guard.
Drogo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drogo throws a strike but Allen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Drogo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Allen is controlling him.
Drogo looking for a sweep. Not yet Drogo, not yet.
Drogo is working hard here to advance position.

Allen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Drogo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Allen's half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Drogo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Further stalling from Drogo.
Allen moves into full guard.
Drogo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Drogo is stinking the place up with his stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Drogo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Allen for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Allen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Drogo's guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khal Drogo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Drogo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Drogo wants it to stay on the feet.
Drogo tries to counter by clinching up but Allen breaks away and moves out of range.
Drogo stuffs the takedown.
Drogo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Khal Drogo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Earl Allen.

Drogo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Allen!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee asks Drogo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Drogo prefers to stall for the moment though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen is looking to regain half guard here but Drogo keeps moving and retains side control.
We've been informed that Allen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Drogo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Allen can do to turn this around?
Drogo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Allen keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Allen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Allen is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Drogo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Allen keeps working.
Allen takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Drogo is looking to take a break and control but Allen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Allen is trying to escape the position but Drogo is controlling the position.
Allen sneaks back into half guard.
Allen tries to roll over but Drogo keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen wants to control but Drogo is keeping busy.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Drogo shoots in and gets a takedown into Allen's guard.
Drogo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Drogo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drogo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Drogo's guard.

Drogo keeping full guard, as Allen tries to pass.

Drogo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Allen shoots for a double leg takedown but Drogo sprawls well. He's pushed Allen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khal Drogo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Drogo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Drogo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drogo misses with a looping right.

Drogo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Allen to the ground. Drogo is now in Allen's guard.

Allen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drogo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Allen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've been hearing that Drogo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drogo stopping the sweep attempt from Allen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drogo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Drogo stopping the sweep attempt from Allen.
Allen controls Drogo momentarily but Drogo frees himself.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Drogo's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Allen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Drogo as he avoids it easily.

Drogo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Allen to the mat! Allen manages to get full guard.
Allen is trying to control the position but Drogo postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Drogo is looking to improve his position.

Allen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Allen stalling away here and it's allowed Drogo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

Allen has gone for a leg lock! Drogo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Allen's guard.

Allen working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogo lands a couple of digs.
Drogo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Allen is trying to control the position but Drogo postures up.
Allen keeping full guard, as Drogo tries to pass.
Allen is trying to keep Drogo in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Drogo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Allen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Drogo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Drogo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Allen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khal Drogo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Drogo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khal Drogo!
An out of breath Khal Drogo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Bastad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and WhatA Surprise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Bastad
vs
Surprise

180 cm
27
215 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

170 cm
22
200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Bastad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, WhatA Surprise!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Surprise scores with a shot to the body.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Surprise has eaten all the pies!
Surprise scores with a hook to the body. Bastad takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Surprise moves into the clinch successfully.
Surprise lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Chris Bastad has been cut.
Bastad jumps guard but Surprise stands there with Bastad around his waist. Bastad gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Surprise as the two fighters clinch.

Surprise's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bastad shoots in for a double leg but Surprise sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bastad is breathing heavily.
Surprise punishes Bastad's body with a nice straight punch.
Surprise keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bastad takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Surprise rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bastad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Surprise lands with a nice combination. Bastad backs away looking to recover.
Surprise connects with a right hand. Bastad shakes it off.

Chris Bastad's cut is getting worse.

Surprise drops Bastad with a beautiful combination! Bastad stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Surprise is looking for the KO!

Bastad is rocked!
We've been hearing reports that Bastad has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Surprise lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Bastad falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). WhatA Surprise!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Great Gonzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Marquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Gonzo
vs
Marquez

150 cm
21
165 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

173 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Great Gonzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabriel Marquez!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzo avoids the head kick by Marquez.
Gonzo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marquez circles away quickly and effectively.
Gonzo stuffs the takedown.
Marquez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gonzo counters with a left and a right that stings Marquez.
Marquez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gonzo counters with a three punch combo that has Marquez backing up. Marquez nods at Gonzo to acknowledge the strikes.
Marquez misses with a combination
and Gonzo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gonzo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Gabriel Marquez has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Marquez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gonzo - the referee stops the clock and Marquez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gonzo. Marquez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gonzo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Privates in the buildup to the fight.
Gonzo scores with a jab to the body.
Gonzo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gonzo duly obliges.
Marquez misses with a left hand
and Gonzo counters with a straight right hand.
Great Gonzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Great Gonzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Marquez.
Marquez looks winded!
Marquez tries for a takedown but Gonzo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gonzo is working the combinations to good effect here.
Gonzo connects with a solid leg kick.

Gonzo clinches up with Marquez and pushes him back against the cage.
Marquez wants to stall.
Gonzo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gonzo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gonzo digs a right hand into Marquez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marquez's gas tank.
Gonzo presses Marquez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gonzo lands a left hand.
Marquez being controlled against the cage.
Gonzo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Marquez up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo gets through Marquez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gonzo really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Gonzo gets through Marquez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gonzo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marquez backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzo slowing the pace effectively.
Gonzo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marquezs head.
Gonzo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Gonzo on the inside.
Gonzo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gonzo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gonzo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Marquez up against the cage.
Gonzo lands with a left to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Gonzo.
A nice left hand lands by Gonzo.
Gonzo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gonzo lands a nice uppercut.
Come on Gonzo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Stalling in the clinch from Gonzo.
Gonzo is pushing Marquez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Marquez letting Gonzo take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Great Gonzo.
Marquez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gonzo.
Gonzo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Gonzo. That's going to slow Marquez down.

Marquez gets tackled into the cage by Gonzo. Gonzo maintains the clinch.
Gonzo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gonzo lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gonzo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Still in the clinch, Gonzo scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzo lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Gonzo.
Gonzo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gonzo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Great Gonzo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Marquez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gonzo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Marquez back to the cage. Gonzo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Good leg kick by Gonzo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Marquez looks to throw a body kick

and Gonzo counters with a crisp one two that drops Marquez! Gonzo thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Marquez to his feet! Marquez is in big trouble!

Marquez is rocked!
Gonzo seems to be stalking Marquez here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Marquez drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Great Gonzo!
An out of breath Great Gonzo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Aims (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evan Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evan Thomas is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Aims
vs
Thomas

204 cm
26
265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

200 cm
26
275 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Pitt Nutrition 160Q!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gary Aims!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Evan Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aims stuffs the takedown.
Thomas gets cracked there but stands up to it.

It looks like Evan Thomas has been cut.

Aims drops Thomas with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Thomas looks back up at him and smiles so Aims waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Thomas is rocked!
Aims jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aims knocks out Thomas with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Aims before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Aims picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gary Aims!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Govan Aerts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evair Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evair Santos will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Aerts
vs
Santos

193 cm
29
265 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

191 cm
21
254 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Bos Energy MMA159.4

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Govan Aerts!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Evair Santos!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos scores with a jab to the body.
Aerts looks for a takedown but Santos sprawls well.

Santos drops Aerts with a beautiful combination! Aerts stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Santos is looking for the KO!

Aerts is rocked!

It looks like Govan Aerts has been cut.

Santos shoots and scores a devastating slam takedown! Aerts is unconscious as Santos celebrates over his stricken foe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Evair Santos!
Evair Santos is the new heavyweight champion!
Evair Santos very nearly forgot to thank Bos Energy MMA159.4 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.